R&R, SOP, SAP, SOG Flashcards
Chain of command
- Director/Fire Chief
- Deputy Director/Fire Chief
- Division Chief
- Deputy Division Chief
- Assistant Chief
- Battalion Chief
- District Chief
- Captain
- Lieutenant
- Engineer
- Firefighter
SOG 208 : Company Officer
Rescue company officer knowledge requirements?
- Required to have detailed knowledge in emergency medical care and control of other emergency situations
- Required to know the location of streets and the character of buildings within their respective response territory
SOG 208 : Company Officer
Suppression company officer knowledge requirements?
- required to have detailed knowledge in the prevention and extinguishment of fire and control of other emergency situations
- Required to know the location of streets and water supply sources, as well as the character of buildings within their respective response territory
SOG 208 : Company Officer
Company officer shall personally conduct practical drills to cover all aspects of their apparatus and equipment with probationary firefighters assigned to them and/or any personnel who are newly assigned to the company on a permanent basis a time strain of how many days from the date of assignment will be given to cover these items?
90 days
SOG 208 : Company Officer
Company officer should ensure that any personal permanently assigned to the company, regardless of time of service, learns the information on territory outlined an SOP 212. A time span of how many months from the date of assignment will be given to learn this information?
6 months
SOG 208 : Company Officer
Personnel evaluations -
Who shall be in agreement for newly promoted lieutenants?
Who shall be in agreement for newly promoted engineers?

- Company Captain and District Chief
* Company Officer and District Chief
SOG 209 : Engineer
Engineers shall have a general knowledge of what?
Engineers assigned to the operations (suppression) division shall know the locations of what in which territories?
Engineers assigned to the rescue division shall know what and in which territories?
- Major streets and buildings in the city
- Locations of all streets, water supply sources, schools, commercial buildings, and other highlife hazard structures in their first and second alarm territories
- Streets and buildings in their first and second due territory and shall know how to access all hospital emergency rooms used by the JFRD
SOG 210 : Firefighter
Firefighter shall have a general knowledge of what?
Fire fighters shall know what in reference to territories?
- Major streets and buildings in the city
- They shall know the location of all streets and water supply sources in their first alarm territory
- They shall know the location of all schools, commercial buildings, and other high life hazard structures in their first and second alarm territories
SOG 210 : Firefighter
Per SAP 332 (performance improvement program) if the deficiency still exists after how many days of company training, the firefighter will be referred to who for additional instruction prior to being authorized to ride OOP?
- 30 days
* training academy
SOG 216 : PPE
Required PPE on all suppression calls -
8
- Helmet
- Turnout pants
- Turnout boots
- Turnout coat
- Turnout gloves
- Hood
- Facemask
- SCBA
SOG 216 : PPE
Helmets cleaned with?
Pg. 1 -
Pg. 5 -
- Dawn Dish soap and soft bristle brush
* Green scrub pad using soap and water. No other chemicals should be used
SOG 210 : PPE
All personnel below the rank of ____ shall carry the following items in their turnout COAT at all times : (5)
- hose strap
- flashlight
- sprinkler wedge
- marking device
- issued bail-out kits
SOG 210 : PPE
Any changes to PPE used by the JFRD shall be authorized by ?
- Safety Committee
* Direct/Fire Chief
SOG 210 : PPE
Any Issues with your gear should be directed to whom?
The on-duty incident safety officer and/or to logistical support
SOG 217 : JFRD Uniform
Who shall be held strictly responsible for assuring that all personnel under their supervision are in the appropriate uniform at all times?
Company officers
SOP 217 : JFRD Uniform
All collar rank insignia shall be spaced how far from the front edge of the collar and top and bottom?
• 1/2 inch from the front edge of the collar and evenly spaced from top to bottom
SOP 217 : JFRD Uniform
Rank Insignia Design
- Director/Fire Chief -
- Division Chief -
- Deputy Division Chief -
- Assistant Chief HQ -
- Battalion Chief -
- District Chief -
- Captain -
- Ladder/Squad Captain -
- Lieutenant -
- Ladder/Squad Lieutenant-
• 5 gold crossed trumpets • 4 gold crossed trumpets • 4 gold crossed trumpets, button style • 4 gold crossed trumpets, red background • 3 gold crossed trumpets button style • 3 gold crossed trumpets • 2 gold axes • 1 gold trumpet • 1 gold axe
SOP 217 : JFRD Uniform
The dress jacket is authorized as an option for ranks below what?
District Chief
SOP 217 : JFRD Uniform
Gold button style rank insignia shall be worn where on the dress jacket?
In the center of the upper lapel of dress jacket
SOP 217 : JFRD Uniform
Dress Jacket Stripes size?
- Director/Fire Chief -
- Division Chief -
- Deputy Division Chief -
- Assistant Chief -
- Battalion Chief -
- District Chief -
- Captain -
- Lieutenant -
- Engineer -
- Firefighter -
- Retirees -
- 1/2”
- 5 gold stripes
- 4 gold stripes
- 4 gold stripes
- 4 gold stripes with red inlays
- 3 gold stripes
- 3 gold stripes
- 2 gold stripes
- 1 gold stripe
- 1 silver stripe
- no stripe
- red stripe onto the gold or silver stripe
SOP 217 : Maltese crosses placed where?
- left sleeve of dress jacket
- 1/2 inch above the stripes
- Firefighters shall place Maltese crosses three inches from the bottom of the jacket sleeve
SOP 217 : JFRD Uniform
Where is years of service patch worn?
Short -sleeve?
Long sleeve?
- left sleeve
- one inch above the lower hem and centered under the JFRD patch
- one inch above the upper cuff seam and centered under the JFRD patch
SOP 217 : JFRD Uniform
Nameplate on uniform shirt?
Dress coat?
- Above right front pocket
* centered just above right breast pocket
SOP 217 : JFRD Uniform
Badge Design -
Which ranks shall have their name engraved above the stated rank?
- Director/Fire Chief
- Deputy Director/Fire Chief
- Division Chiefs
- Deputy Division Chiefs
- Assistant Chiefs
SOP 217 : JFRD Uniform
What garments are not to be worn under turnout gear?
100% nylon, nylon-polyester blend, or Dacron polyester blend
SOP 220 : Fire Extinguishers
Class 1A -
Equivalent of 1 1/4 gallons of water and is used fo suppress Class A fire
SOP 220 : Fire Extinguishers
Class B -
Denotes the equivalent of agent that can suppress a one square ft. flammable liquid fire
SOP 220 : Fire Extinguishers
Class C -
Denotes that the agent is non-conductive and can be used on energized electrical fires
SOP 220 : Fire Extinguishers
18lb Purple K (PKP) discharge range?
What chemical based?
- up to 18ft for 18 secs.
* potassium bicarbonate based
SOP 220 : Fire Extinguishers
30lb Purple K (PKP) discharge range?
What chemical based?
- up to 18ft for 8 secs
* potassium bicarbonate
SOP 220 : Fire Extinguishers
30lb MET-L-X discharge range?
Chemical base?
Class?
- up to 3ft.
- sodium chloride
- Class D fires - sodium, potassium, magnesium alloys
SOP 220 : Fire Extinguishers
30lb LITH-X discharge range?
Chemical base?
Used for what type of fires?
- up to 3ft
- graphite based
- designed for lithium fires and in some instances can suppress all Class D fires
SOP 220 : Fire Extinguishers
2 1/2 gallon foam extinguishers discharge range?
Extinguishing agents?
What will it extinguish?
- up to 15ft
- water with 3% alcohol resistant concentrate
- hydrocarbon and polar solvent fuels
SOP 220 : Fire Extinguishers
20lb Carbon Dioxide (CO2) discharge range?
Primarily used for?
- up to 8ft
* energized electrical fires
SOP 221 : Hose Testing
Hose shall be tested annually, between ?
March 15 and April 15
SOP 222 : Fire Hydrants
Fire hydrant inspections will be conducted each year beginning when and must be completed by ?
Beginning of January and must be completed by March 1st
SOP 222 : Fire Hydrants
What is imperative when performing hydrant inspections?
It is imperative that members open hydrant slowly and perform a low flow flush until the water flowing from the hydrant is clear. It is also imperative that hydrants are closed slowly to avoid costly damage to water mains in other parts of the water supply system
SOP 222 : Fire Hydrants
Hydrants in need of repair shall be reported immediately to FRCC. What information should be provided? (5)
- fire district
- TAZ zone
- Hydrant number (if available on hydrant application)
- Closest street address
- Accurate description of the problem
SOP 222 : Fire Hydrants
Private hydrants found in need of repair shall be reported to who?
FRCC shall notify who?
- Property owner and FRCC
* District Chief of Inspections in Fire Prevention
SOP 225 : EVOC
Recruit Initial EVOC Training - how many hours and responsibility of who?
- 36hrs
* Division Chief of Training
SOP 225 : EVOC
Refresher training - how many hrs how often?
8hrs every two years
SOP 207 Lieutenant:
They (Lt.) do not have authority to make any permanent changes to their station, equipment, personnel, or apparatus without direct authorization from ?
Company Captain
SOP 208 Company Officer :
Disagreements shall be settled within various districts how?
If it becomes necessary to take the matter higher?
- Following chain of command
* Take matter to appropriate Division Chief, a request shall be sent through chain of command
SOP 208 Company Officer :
Regarding the drug and alcohol abuse policy, what shall the company officer implement if personnel is suspected of substance abuse? Who should details be forwarded to?
• Immediately relieve from duty; implement the provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement regarding the drug and alcohol abuse policy and shall immediately forward details of the incident through the chain of command to the Director/Fire Chief
SOP 208 Company Officer :
Company officers shall be held responsible for all information contained in every report they submit. They shall ensure that all reports submitted are -
(5)
- in proper form
- accurate
- legible
- complete (giving info pertaining to the assignment)
- completed by the end of the shift
SOP 216 PPE :
Gloves shall be washed ?
Hand washed with Dawn and a soft bristled brush then air dried
SOP 216 PPE :
Protective hoods can be washed ?
In station washer with normal detergent (NO BLEACH) and dried on low heat. Hoods can also be washed in the extractors with the inner liners of turnout gear
SOP 216 PPE :
All equipment is to be worn until relieved from where or instructed by who?
Relieved from the immediate fireground/incident perimeter or instructed by the Company Officer
SOP 216 PPE :
How many sets of shells should be placed into the washer at one time?
4-5 sets (approx. 8-10 pieces)
SOP 227 JFRD Uniform :
Class A uniform shall be worn when?
While attending all official ceremonies (funerals, promotions, graduations, etc)
SOP 217 JFRD Uniform :
Rank insignia are to be placed on the collars of the Class A, B, and C uniform shirts. Class A and B are of what style?
Class C insignia are to be of the sewn on type for ranks of ?
- gold pin style
* ranks of Captain and below
SOP 217 JFRD Uniform :
JFRD badges shall be of what design?
Starburst design with an eagle above. “Jacksonville Fire Rescue” shall be written in a circle surrounding the center
SOP 217 JFRD Uniform :
Award pins/ribbons shall be worn where? How and how many?
- just above the nameplate
- worn end to end, up to three across
- stack and center all additional pins/ribbons up to three across for each row
- ribbons are to be worn with most meritorious pins/ribbons placed above the others
SOP 217 JFRD Uniform :
Dress caps shall be removed when?
While indoors, inside a vehicle, during prayers, or moments of silence
SOP 218 Personal Grooming : Hair on sides of the head? Men - Women - Hair on the back of the head? Men - Women -
- shall not extend below the bottom of the ear
- shall not extend below the top of the shoulder
- shall not extend below the top of the collar of the shirt when at attention
- shall not extend below the bottom of the collar of the shirt when at attention
SOP 218 Personal Grooming :
Who determines the appropriateness of a tattoo?
Appropriate Division Chief or
Director/Fire Chief
SOP 218 Personal Grooming :
If an employee disagrees with the determination (inappropriate tattoo), he/she can request a decision by who, through what procedure?
Employee Services; grievance procedure
SOP 220 Fire Extinguishers:
Specific info regarding classes, sizes, ratings, and operation of all extinguishers can be found in ?
NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
SOP 220 Fire Extinguishers:
Companies are to inspect each of their JFRD fire extinguishers how often?
Who is responsible for ensuring that fire extinguishers are tagged with expiration date and in good working order?
- monthly
* station captain
SOP 221 Hose Testing :
Special care shall be exercised to see that _____on the female side of couplings.
Fitted gaskets are in place
SOP 222 Fire Hydrants :
Who’s responsibility is it to ensure the inspection and documentation is completed?
Station Captain
SOP 222 Fire Hydrants :
Purple hydrants are owned by who?
Private utility companies
SOP 225 EVOC :
If any deficiencies arise, the company officer should ?
Either follow the Disciplinary Action
SAP 304 or the Training Remediation SAP 306
SOP 230 Knox Box Rapid Entry System:
Examples of locations requiring Knox Box Gate key switch :
Examples of locations requiring Knox Box:
- gated apartment complexes
- non attended gated communities
- large assembly
- large commercial storage buildings
- industrial
- mercantile occupancies
SOP 230 Knox Box Rapid Entry System :
What is PIN code?
The six digit code to access the key is a hybrid number consisting of your normal work PIN and your employee number
SOP 230 Knox Box Rapid Entry System :
If entry using the Knox key is deemed necessary, who is required to be notified?
Communications;
Communications will have a JSO Officer or other appropriate law enforcement officer respond to the scene
SOP 230 Knox Box Rapid Entry System :
In the unlikely event a key is missing, the OIC will contact who? Then report to ?
- District/Battalion Chief
* report to Tactical Support to have the memory access and last PIN identified
SOP 232 Apparatus Testing :
Apparatus pumps shall be tested in accordance with ?
Who shall conduct apparatus pump testing?
- NFPA 1901
* tactical support or an authorized representative
SOP 232 Apparatus Testing :
Aerial ladders and the associated mechanisms shall be tested in accordance with ?
Who shall conduct aerial ladder testing?
- NFPA 1901
* Tactical Support or an authorized representative
SOP 250 Civil Disorder :
These procedures are based upon the knowledge that field operations may greatly exceed normal capacity for the following reasons : (4)
- riots or protests that result in conflagration
- civil disorder or unrest
- simultaneous incidents in multiple locations
- harassment of JFRD members and other adverse circumstances
SOP 250 Civil Disorder :
In all informal communications, such as radio transmissions, emails, etc. this procedure shall be referred to as -
“Operation Guardian”
SOP 250 Civil Disorder :
Initiation of this plan will commence ONLY upon authorization from ?
Director/Fire Chief or his designee, after notification by phone from FRCC
SOP 250 Civil Disorder :
FRCC will also notify who, by phone when indications are evident that a hazardous situation may develop or is imminent as a result of civil disorder?
Chief of Operations, Chief of Rescue, and the on-duty Battalion Chiefs
SOP 250 Civil Disorder :
Condition “Yellow”
- may be one or a group of isolated emergencies involving civil disorder where JFRD personnel have become involved
- typically, a suspected unrest or actual civil disorder where LE has primary responsibility and JFRD involvement is limited
- min of two apparatus will be dispatched on ALL response and then only with a JSO escort within troubled areas or identified hot zone
SOP 250 Civil Disorder :
Condition “Orange”
- JFRD units and personnel are becoming MORE involved in the identified critical areas
- Notification of the Emergency Preparedness Division for potential EOC activation
- Notify all stations to alert off-duty personnel to standby for possible recall to duty
SOP 250 Civil Disorder :
Who identified a tactical channel for operation?
What channel is preferred and why?
- Task Force Group Chief
* A5, as it is encrypted
SOP 250 Civil Disorder :
If ladder company with tiller is responding to the alarm with an engine company, who enters first?
The ladder company will enter area first, this will afford protection for the tiller-engineer
SOP 250 Civil Disorder :
If an engine company and a Chief are responding, who enters first?
The engine company will enter the area first and the Chief will pick up the person catching the hydrant if layout is required
SOP 250 Civil Disorder :
If an engine company is responding with a rescue unit, who enters first?
The engine company will enter the hot zone first
SOP 250 Civil Disorder :
Units operating within the hot zone will maintain communications with FRCC and Task Force Group Chief. Units will transmit what, how often?
Units will transmit their situation status along with their unit designation every five (5) minutes, while units are on scene
SOP 250 Civil Disorder :
Units will notify FRCC and the Task Force Group Chief immediately of ?
Upon leaving the scene and again when they have cleared the hot zone
SOP 250 Civil Disorder :
Condition “Red”
Situation has deteriorated to a degree that involvement of a majority of fire stations is imminent
• recall of off-duty personnel will occur as directed
SOP 250 Civil Disorder :
Under Red conditions, rescue units assigned to task force groups shall be staffed with ?
Min. of three (3) personnel
SOP 251 Required Suppression Equipment :
It is the responsibility of who to ensure that the minimum required Suppression equipment is replaced after each use or being submitted for repairs?
It is the responsibility of who to inspect the apparatus on a weekly basis to ensure that all the minimum required Suppression equipment is on the apparatus?
- company officer
* company Capt.
SOP 252 Required Suppression Equipment :
TurboDrafts and depth securing buoys shall be carried on?
All suppression and rescue district/battalion chiefs vehicles
SOP 252 Required Suppression Equipment :
What apparatus do not have specific requirements?
Brush trucks, specialty apparatus (HazMat, Heavy Rescues, Utility Trucks, Marine Units, Crash Trucks, Rescues, etc)
SOP 252 Required Suppression Equipment :
If an apparatus is missing any of the required equipment, as shown in the applicable _____ form, the company officer should advise who?
Who also should the company officer notify and do?
- JFRD Apparatus Equipment Inventory form
- Tactical Support
- Company Captain and place entry in the logbook documenting the missing equipment and any action taken to get the equipment replaced
SOP 252 Required Suppression Equipment :
If the equipment was previously issued and subsequently damaged/lost, what must be completed, signed by who, and submitted to whom?
- Lost/Damaged/Stolen report
- District/Battalion Chief
- Tactical Support
SOP 252 Required Suppression Equipment :
To replace required equipment that is considered consumable, (ie salvage covers left at a structure to protect contents) utilize ?
Tivoli
SOP 253 Personnel Conduct - Emergency Scenes and Non-Emergency Detail :
If photos taken for official JFRD duties, upon completion of their intended use, any such photos must be forwarded to ? For compliance with ?
- JFRDPrivacy@coj.net
* public records retention laws
SAP 302 Job Injury/Limited Duty :
What is the primary consideration regarding injured personnel?
The provision of prompt evaluation and necessary treatment. Processing the appropriate forms is the secondary consideration
SAP 302 Job Injury/Limited Duty :
The Worker’s Compensation Law is clear in specifying that the City of Jacksonville as an employer is not responsible for unauthorized medical expenses, unless ?
The City of Jacksonville fails to provide remedial treatment
SAP 302 Job Injury/Limited Duty :
In all cases, if the injury is of an emergency nature, the Company Officer or immediate supervisor will immediately notify and ensure ?
As soon as the Company Officer or immediate supervisor is able, who should they contact?
• FRCC and that all necessary equipment/personnel are en route
• Health & Safety Officer at
(904) 718-HURT (4878), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
SAP 302 Job Injury/Limited Duty :
If the injury affects the status or manpower of the company, the Company Officer will immediately notify ?
They notify who?
Then the CO notifies ?
• FRCC
• FRCC notifies the company’s District/Battalion Chief
• Health & Safety Officer (904) 718-HURT
(4878) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
SAP 302 Job Injury/Limited Duty :
Once an injury has been reported, the following three procedures shall be followed :
- Transport injured personnel to the appropriate facility. Severe injuries transported to appropriate ER. For all non-severe injuries, contact HSO for direction as to most appropriate treatment facility
- After receiving diagnosis from the medical facility, the HSO will report the employee’s status to the employees District/Battalion Chief
- The District/Battalion Chief will then notify the employee’s company officer
SAP 302 Job Injury/Limited Duty :
Unless hospitalized, all personnel on OJI shall report their status how often?
Weekly
SAP 302 Job Injury/Limited Duty :
All OJI personnel recovering at home are required to contact HSO on what day before what time?
What will you advise them?
• Every Monday before 10:00am at
(904) 718-HURT
• Advise the address where you are staying and a phone number where you can be reached from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday-Friday
SAP 302 Job Injury/Limited Duty :
All personnel who are already assigned to a Limited Duty location need only to report to that location prior to ?
8:00am, unless otherwise instructed
SAP 302 Job Injury/Limited Duty :
If the employee wishes to go out of town while on OJI, permission must be obtained from who?
The appropriate Division Chief through the HSO
SAP 302 Job Injury/Limited Duty :
If the employee will be off work for an extended period, who will be responsible for keeping the appropriate Division Chief informed of all pertinent info?
The HSO
SAP 302 Job Injury/Limited Duty : Personnel assigned to limited duty that wish to be off on Annual Leave (AL) the request must be made according to ? If personnel are assigned to HQ, who do they make the request through? Other Divisions (Training Academy, Tactical Support) ?
- procedures outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
- HSO
- immediate supervisor
SAP 302 Job Injury/Limited Duty :
Short Term Limited Duty (STLD) -
Impairment is of limited duration (not more than one year) and is treatable
SAP 302 Job Injury/Limited Duty :
Who is Short-Term Limited Duty Committee consist of?
How often do they meet?
- Deputy Director/Assistant Fire Chief
- Chief of Rescue
- Chief of Fire Operations
- Health and Safety Officer
- JFRD assigned HR Manager
- monthly
SAP 302 Job Injury/Limited Duty :
Long Term Limited Duty (LTLD) -
Impairment is of an extensive duration (more than one year) and requires on-going treatment
SAP 302 Job Injury/Limited Duty :
All “fit for duty” exams will be determined by what?
The Civil Service Rules and Regulations
SAP 302 Job Injury/Limited Duty :
The JFRD shall make available a combined number of positions up to ___ of the total uniformed staff and designate them as long-term limited duty positions.
How many as of April, 2009?
- 0.5%
* seven as of April 2009
SAP 302 Job Injury/Limited Duty :
Assignment for a long-term limited duty position shall be for __ months, reviewed __, and may be renewed up to a max. of __ years of service and ___.
- 12 months
- reviewed annually
- max. 20yrs and eligible to retire
SAP 302 Job Injury/Limited Duty :
Long Term Limited Duty Committee -
How often do they meet?
- Deputy Director/Assistant Fire Chief
- Chief of Rescue
- Chief of Fire Operations
- Health and Safety Officer
- JFRD assigned HR Manager
- JFRD Finance Officer
- annually
SAP 304 Discipline Action :
The philosophy is that of?
Progressive, constructive, and cumulative discipline
SAP 304 Discipline Action :
Progressive discipline is based on the idea that ?
Once employees have been informed of their performance and behavior expected of them, appropriate discipline will be administered progressively when an infraction occurs
SAP 304 Discipline Action :
Discipline shall normally be administered by the following progressive measures :
- Written reprimand
- Suspension
- Reduction in pay/Demotion
- Dismissal
SAP 304 Discipline Action :
Rule Infraction Charges - supervisors needing clarification on any action should seek guidance from ?
This form can be accessed where?
- District/Battalion Chief
- Chief of Professional Standards
• Target Solutions
SAP 304 Discipline Action :
After arrest, who must be notified and in what time frame?
Who will they notify?
Where do you report in next duty day?
- within 24hrs of arrest; if jailed, within 24hrs of release
- Chief of Professional Standards
- appropriate Division Chief
- Chief of Professional Standards
SAP 304 Discipline Action :
Any employee determined to require an extended assignment to administrative duty will have their status reviewed at how many days, to determine what future actions must be taken?
• 30 and 180 days
SAP 304 Discipline Action :
The employee is responsible for notifying who within how many days of your final legal disposition ?
- Chief of Professional Standards
* within five (5) working days
SAP 304 Discipline Action :
For disciplinary purposes 1 day is equal to how many hours for a 56hr/week employee?
12 hours
SAP 323 Vehicle Incidents :
An incident limited to JFRD vehicles or JFRD property and NO injuries requires notification of who?
District/Battalion Chief and TSF Manager only
SAP 323 Vehicle Incidents :
Who do Drug and Alcohol Tests get delivered to?
Chief of Professional Standards
SAP 323 Vehicle Incidents :
Members of the Vehicle Incident Review Committee - (6)
- Division Chief of Operations (permanent chair, conducts all meetings)
- Designee appointed by the President of IAFF local #122
- Manager of Tactical Support Facility
- Certified EVOC instructor
- Engineer selected by the Director/Fire Chief for a 1 year term
- Chairman of the Safety Committee or designee
SAP 323 Vehicle Incidents :
Reviews will be held how often?
Quarterly or as needed
SAP 323 Vehicle Incidents :
Upon completion of the committee’s review, copies of all reports and documentation will be submitted to who?
Who shall complete a Rule Infraction Charge, if appropriate?
The Charge along with supporting documentation will be submitted to who, for what, and then forwarded to who?
• Division Chief of Operations
• Division Chief of Operations ->
District/Battalion Chief to review and complete Rule Infraction Supervisor Comments form -> Office of Professional Standards
SAP 331 Citizen Complaint Procedure :
Refer complaints or issues relating to patient care, medical treatment, medical protocols, and transport to who?
All other complaints ?
• Office of Quality Improvement
904-255-7785
JFRDQI@coj.net
• Office of Professional Standards
904-255-3306
SAP 333 Discrimination/Harassment :
Discipline will be based on what?
Severity of the incident
SAP 333 Discrimination/Harassment :
Time limit for filing complaint?
Within thirty (30) days from the date of the alleged discrimination/harassment or within thirty (30) days from the date an applicant could have been reasonably aware that he/she was discriminated/harassed
SAP 333 Discrimination/Harassment :
To file complaint for discrimination/harassment, the individual may contact who, when?
After hours, weekends/holidays?
• JFRD’s EEO Officer at HQ
904-630-7577 or 904-234-7264
Monday thru Friday 0800 to 1700
JFRDEEO@coj.net
• After 1700, contact FRCC to reach the Duty Division Chief
SAP 333 Discrimination/Harassment :
Upon completion of the investigation, the EEO Officer should provide a confidential memorandum to who, summarizing the investigative findings?
Director of Fire and Rescue
SAP 333 Discrimination/Harassment :
How long should records of complaints filed at the JFRD EEO Officer level be maintained?
In the event of state or federal charges of discrimination?
- No less than two years
* Maintain all records relevant to that matter, until final disposition
SAP 333 Discrimination/Harassment :
When should the JFRD EEO Officer begin to terminate the inquiry and advise the employee of his/her right to file complaint at next level?
When the JFRD EEO Officer is reasonably sure that the informal resolution cannot be reached in ten (10) days
SAP 333 Discrimination/Harassment :
If complaint is beyond the thirty (30) days the individual should be referred to ? Within how many days from date of last harm?
- Jacksonville Human Rights Commission (JHRC) (180 days)
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) (300 days)
- Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR) (365 days)
SAP 334 Patient Privacy :
HIPAA required the development of what are commonly known as the Privacy Rule and the Security Rule.
Privacy Rule -
Security Rule -
- Privacy Rule protects the privacy of individually identifiable health info transmitted orally or in writing
- Security Rule protects a subset of info covered by the Privacy Rule, which is individually identifiable health info a covered entity created, receives, maintains, or transmits in electronic form
SAP 334 Patient Privacy :
Florida Records Laws; appropriate disclosure may be made without consent to the following : (4)
- Patient’s guardian
- Next of kin if the patient is deceased
- Parent if the patient is a minor
- To receiving hospital personnel in conjunction with the treatment of the patient
SAP 334 Patient Privacy :
The Privacy Rule permits JFRD to use and disclose PHI without an individual’s authorization for the following purposes:
(4)
- treatment
- payment
- health care operations
- public health and safety interest purposes
SAP 334 Patient Privacy :
Disclosures of PHI relating to the following public health and safety interest purposes shall be handled by who?
JFRD Records Specialist or Privacy Officer
SAP 334 Patient Privacy :
In the absence of a signed authorization for release of PHI from the patient, the PIO or District Chief may only release the following types of de-identified info to the media, where appropriate : (6)
- number of patients
- age and gender
- designation of personnel
- hospital
- type of transport
- one word patient condition
SAP 334 Patient Privacy : One word patient conditions - • Undetermined - • Good - • Fair - • Serious - • Critical -
- patient has not yet been assessed
- vital signs w/in normal limits, pt comfortable
- vital signs w/in normal limits, pt uncomfortable
- vital signs not w/in normal limits, pt acutely ill
- vital signs not w/in normal limits, patient unconscious
SAP 334 Patient Privacy :
Personnel who receive a subpoena to appear for testimony or deposition shall immediately forward it to who?
Privacy Officer at
JFRDPrivacy@coj.net
SAP 334 Patient Privacy :
Requests for health info will be handled within how long?
30 days
SAP 334 Patient Privacy :
Breach notification will occur within how many days?
Notifying news media or posting online is required if ?
- 60 days
* affected more than 500 patients
SAP 334 Patient Privacy :
Personnel shall receive patient privacy and HIPAA training when?
Subsequent training, as assigned by whom?
- During initial employment
* Biannual basis as assigned by the Division Chief of Training
SOG 401 Communications :
JFRD performs radio communications on the ___, a ___ system, using mobile and handheld portables
- First Coast Radio System (FCRS)
* 800MHz
SOG 401 Communications :
Five Flights and their uses -
- A-Flight - primary/dispatch of everyday incidents
- B-Flight - fire ground communications for large incidents
- C-Flight - surrounding agencies, NIMS, and mutual aid
- D-Flight - hospitals, command staff, and rear rescue personnel
- E-Flight - hospitals, command staff, and rear rescue personnel
SOG 401 Communications :
FRCC will designate a Flight and Talk Group for the following : (7)
- incidents requiring 5 or more units
- isolation of an ATU w/LZ unit
- mutual aid assignments
- special event radio communications
- non-emergency field communications
- multi-department/agency communications
- field training exercises
SOG 401 Communications : A5 - A6 - A8 - A10 - A11 and A12 - A15 - A16 -
- Special events
- Hannah park
- Tactical support
- Marine operations (JSO and FWC permanently patched
- conventional, simplex radio frequencies used for short range communications within distances of approx. one mile
- SJCFR dispatch
- SJCFR tac channel
SOG 401 Communications : C1 - C2 - C3 - C4 - C5 - C6 - C7 - C8 - C9 - C10 - C11 - C12 - C13 - C14 - C15 - C16 -
- C1 - RPTR1 a DVRS assigned to Fire 1
- C2 - JBFD1 JBLG
- C3 - (tba) (Station 16 unit to unit talk)
- C4 - JAAOPS
- C5 - RPTR5 DVRS assigned to Fire 5
- C6 - NIMS North Branch
- C7 - NIMS South Branch
- C8 - NIMS East Branch
- C9 - NIMS West Branch
- C10 - HUGENOT
- C11- (8TAC94) National Mutual Aid Tactical (Tac 4)
- C12 - (8TAC93) National Mutual Aid Tactical (Tac 3)
- C13 - (8TAC92) National Mutual Aid Tactical (Tac 2)
- C14 - (CCFR-PRI) Clay County Dispatch
- C15 - (CCFR - TAC) Clay County Tac
- C16 - (MA - FLA) Florida Mutual Aid
SOG 401 Communications :
C16 -
(MA-FL) Florida Mutual Aid Channel designated for use during a major incident within the state requiring statewide mutual aid
SOG 401 Communications :
DVRS ?
Who has them?
Channels?
- Digital Vehicular Repeater System
- Fire 1, 5, 7, and 9
- C1, C5, A7, and A9
SOG 401 Communications :
What is FRCC equipped with to communicate with other county agencies directly?
Florida Interoperability Network (FIN)
SOG 401 Communications :
What is FRCC equipped with that is designed to allow for emergency dispatch centers to immediately communicate with the other public safety communication centers in the region when a major incident occurs?
Metro-Jax Talkgroup
SOG 401 Communications :
Requests for station equipment problems shall be submitted through where?
Power failures at the station should be reported to who?
- Tivoli system or by calling 255-1818
* FRCC
SOG 401 Communications :
FRCC two locations -
- Primary center JFRD HQ (515 N. Julia St)
* Back up communication center (BUCC) is located at Cecil Airport (5847 Aviation Ave)
SOG 401 Communications :
FRCC shall repeat the following transmissions from field units, including pertinent additional information received from on-scene personnel : (5)
- Disposition updates (“available”, “on scene”)
- EMS alerts (trauma alert, cardiac red)
- W signals
- Maydays
- Signal 34
SOG 401 Communications :
When will FRCC acknowledge “en route”?
If units “en route” from a specific location, FRCC will acknowledge the unit and repeat location
SOG 401 Communications :
The following notifications shall generate the 10 minute increment notification from FRCC : (8)
- Incident command
- Signal 34
- Mayday
- STEMI alert
- Stroke alert
- Cardiac red
- Trauma alert
- Trauma red
SOG 401 Communications :
Units advising Trauma alert, stroke alert, stemi alert, cardiac red, or trauma red will do so as soon as practical giving : (3)
- criteria
- hospital destination
- ETA to hospital
SOG 401 Communications :
Units Responding from Quarters -
It is the responsibility of field personnel to notify FRCC immediately if the unit dispatched : (3)
- is not in quarters
- is not appropriately staffed to handle incident
- has limited capabilities and is unable to handle incident
SOG 401 Communications :
Available Units -
It is the responsibility of field personnel to notify FRCC immediately if the unit dispatched : (3)
- is not appropriately staffed to handle incident
- has limited capabilities and is unable to handle incident
- is not closest responder at its current location
SOG 401 Communications :
Units responding from quarters will acknowledge the receipt of dispatch by performing one of the following in descending order :
- Pressing station FSAS confirmation button
- Confirm dispatch via red phone
- Advising “en-route” on appropriate Talk Group
- Pressing en-route button on Mobile Dispatch Terminal (MDT)
SOG 401 Communications :
What will determine the initial assignment dispatched?
The type and amount of information received
SOG 401 Communications :
Appropriate police agency will be dispatched for traffic control on the initial dispatch of : (4)
- Commercial structure fires
- Apartment fires
- Hazardous material incidents
- MCI
SOG 401 Communications :
FRCC shall notify who, how, if any incident involves the Skyway?
After hours?
- Skyway Control Center Operator via red phone
* Skyway Operations Manager to meet awaiting suppression company at control center
SOG 401 Communications :
Ladder companies are the primary dispatch to what, if they are the closest units?
- Special detail
- Low hanging wires, wires down, wires arcing or sparking
- Child locked in vehicles
SOG 401 Communications :
Initial Report -
- Unit ID and assumption of Command
- building description (occupancy, size, construction)
- Obvious fire conditions and initial tactics
- Fire classification
SOG 401 Communications :
Suppression benchmarks -
- Incident Command
- All clear (primary and secondary)
- Situation under control
- W4
SOG 401 Communications :
Mayday or Signal 34 situation, personnel shall clearly state :
- Unit ID
- “Mayday! Mayday! FF down/missing”
- Present location of missing/trapped personnel If known
OR
- Unit ID
- “Signal 34”
- Present location
SOG 401 Communications :
To reset Emergency Alarm Button ?
The user must hold the button down until receiving a long steady tone (approx. four seconds) then release
SOG 401 Communications :
An Emergency Assistance Assignment shall consist of ?
Maximum Investigative assignment (in addition to the on-scene units) as well as the following :
• rescue unit
• rescue chief
• Appropriate law enforcement agency
SOG 401 Communications :
What stations must always be covered?
Stations 40, 48, and 55
SOG 401 Communications :
In what combined territories shall two fully staffed engines and one fully staffed ladder be maintained?
1, 2, 4, 5, and 9
SOG 401 Communications :
In what combined territories shall one fully staffed apparatus with a pump be maintained?
Stations 60 and 71
SOG 401 Communications :
A secondary RIT consisting of what companies will automatically be assigned on all W-3s involving what type of structures?
- Ladder 4, Heavy Rescue 4, Fire 4
* Large commercial structures (ie. warehouse, strip mall, enclosed mall, office building, etc)
SOG 401 Communications :
Investigative assignment -
Maximum investigative assignment -
• suppression unit (engine or ladder)
- engine
- ladder
- suppression Chief
SOG 401 Communications :
Full assignment -
Primary Assignment :
• 2 engines
• 1 ladder
• 1 suppression Chief
Secondary Assignment : • 2 engines • 1 ladder • 2 suppression chiefs • 1 squad • 1 rescue chief • 1 rescue • 3 tankers
SOG 401 Communications :
Maximum Full Assignment -
Consists of Primary and Secondary Full Assignment plus :
• 1 engine
• 1 ladder
• 1 tanker
• 1 suppression Chief
• 2 rescue units
• 1 suppression Chief with mobile repeater system (F1, F5, F7, F9) if not already assigned
SOG 401 Communications :
Additional alarms -
- 2 engines
- 1 ladder
- 1 suppression Chief
- 1 F1 or F5 if not already assigned
- 1 rescue
- rehab unit
SOG 401 Communications :
General alarms -
Events of such magnitude that the IC must consider calling in off/duty firefighters and mutual aid from surrounding counties
SOG 401 Communications :
Who can declare W4?
W4 assignment will be automatically assigned to ?
W4 assignment -
- IC or Safety Chief
- 2nd alarms or greater
- 1 engine
- 1 ladder
- 1 rescue
- rehab unit
- air truck
SOG 402 Vehicle Operations :
Emergency response does not absolve the operator of the responsibility to drive with ___
Due caution
SOG 402 Vehicle Operation :
Who is responsible for its safe operation?
Before the vehicle is permitted to move, who will confirm that all personnel and riders are inside, wearing PPE if necessary? And wearing seatbelts?
- operator of the vehicle
* company officer
SOG 402 Vehicle Operation :
When companies are assigned to spare units, who shall be responsible for the vehicle and its equipment?
Company officer
SOG 402 Vehicle Operation :
Fuel level shall be refilled immediately if ?
The level FALLS BELOW 3/4 of total capacity
SOG 402 Vehicle Operation :
Should the need for repairs arise, Tactical Support personnel may be contacted how, when?
After hours?
• on A8 or 693-1445 from 0700-1700,
5 days a week
• after 1700, FRCC will be notified in lieu of service personnel
SOG 402 Vehicle Operation :
Before accepting a vehicle which has been in a repair facility, it will be the responsibility of the engineer/operator to check what?
Water level of booster tanks (by visual observation) and all fluid levels prior to placing the vehicle in to service
SOG 402 Vehicle Operation :
Between what hours, sirens should be limited to what degree?
- 0100 and 0600
- extent necessary to reasonably ensure warning other traffic and not to such a degree that unnecessary disturbance will be afforded to persons along the route of such emergency run
SOG 402 Vehicle Operation :
Emergency vehicle drivers must make every possible effort to make what known to other drivers?
Presence and intended action
SOG 402 Vehicle Operation :
JFRD vehicles are authorized to exceed posted speed limits only when?
Favorable conditions
• responding to alarms
• transporting to a medical facility
SOG 402 Vehicle Operation :
Favorable conditions -
- Light traffic
- Dry pavement
- Good visibility
- Good roads
SOG 402 Vehicle Operation :
What presents the greatest potential danger to emergency vehicles?
Intersections
SOG 403 Incident Command :
IC system subdivided into 2 stages -
- Initial Response ICS - first operational period (approx. first 12 hours)
- Extended Operations ICS - when an operation may extend beyond on operational period or in situations where complex planning is required.
SOG 403 Incident Command :
What is Extended Operations ICS characterized by?
Full activation of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
SOG 403 Incident Command :
Operating Requirements -
- Adaptability
2. Expandability
SOG 403 Incident Command :
The IC must assume responsibility for the following : (4)
- Provide for safety of all personnel
- Remove, protect, and treat occupants
- Stop fire or hazard
- Conserve property
SOG 403 Incident Command :
Initial Report -
- Unit ID on scene
- Building description (occupancy, size, construction)
- Obvious conditions and initial tactics
SOG 403 Incident Command :
Tactical Worksheets are a basic written ?
Incident Action Plan
SOG 403 Incident Command : Subdividing incidents; Division - Group - Their leaders?
- Geographic area of the incident
- Operationally specific tasks
- Section Chiefs, Branch Directors, Division/Group Supervisors
SOG 403 Incident Command :
Subdividing should occur in either of the following conditions : (3)
- The incident is developing such that it will eventually involve a number of resources or functions beyond an effective span of control
- Companies are becoming involved in complex operations
- Incident requires close control of companies
SOG 403 Incident Command :
Divisions may be designated as follows :
(3)
Groups are designated by :
- Direction (ie North, South)
- Area (ie Roof, Parking Lot A, Beaches)
- Floor Number (ie Div. 1, Div. 2, Div. 3)
• Function (ie vent group, EMS group, water supply)
SOG 403 Incident Command :
When any specialty teams are assigned to an incident, they should remain intact when arriving on scene and be assigned to ?
An appropriate Group Supervisor
SOG 403 Incident Command :
What is the main reason for subdividing an incident?
Safety of personnel
SOG 403 Incident Command :
Staging shall be divided into how many levels based on what?
2 levels based on the size and complexity of the incident
SOG 403 Incident Command :
Level I staging is the standard for all incidents requiring ?
Full assignment or greater as guided by SOGs (structure fire, high-rise)
SOG 403 Incident Command :
Level I staging shall be employed for incidents that require ?
Strategic positioning of apparatus but which do not require an on-scene reserve of apparatus
SOG 403 Incident Command :
Level II staging shall be employed for ?
Large scale, complex situations that require an on-scene reserve of apparatus, personnel, or equipment
SOG 403 Incident Command :
The Staging Officer will coordinate with who for available resources?
Rehab
SOG 403 Incident Command :
A staging Officer will be designated by Command on any incident requiring ?
Level II staging
SOG 403 Incident Command :
Any time personnel will be operating in a potentially hazardous atmosphere or dangerous operation, what will be designated?
Safety Officer
SOG 404 Personnel Accountability :
The tracking of personnel on a scene is who’s responsibility?
Everyone’s
SOG 404 Personnel Accountability :
Once command is established, what should be established soon thereafter?
Personnel accountability